SF0046

Restricts where skill based amusement games can be located by limiting placement to licensed liquor establishments and truck stops, with grandfather provisions for existing operators.

• Amends the definition of 'establishment' to specify that skill based amusement games may only be located at places of business that operate as truck stops, smoke shops, or are licensed or permitted to sell alcoholic liquor or malt beverages for on-premises consumption under specific Wyoming statutes. (W.S. 11-25-102(a)(xvi), Sec. 1)
• Grandfathers operators who had skill based amusement games at locations that do not meet the new definition of 'establishment' as of April 1, 2023, allowing them to continue operating if they otherwise meet requirements. (W.S. 11-25-303(e)(i), Sec. 1)
• Allows operators with skill based amusement games at non-qualifying locations as of April 1, 2026 to continue operating under existing permit conditions until permit expiration, but prohibits permit renewal after April 1, 2026 for locations that do not meet the establishment definition. (W.S. 11-25-303(e)(ii), Sec. 1)

Effective: Immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution

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